There are 5 ways to get from Towson to Howard University by tram, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Lutherville to Mt. Royal / MICAtram Light Raillink
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
1h 52m$8–612Line 51 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wb to MARYLAND AVE & OLIVER ST sbbus 51
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 14m$7–605Drive 44.1 mi
- Drive from Towson to Howard Universitycar 44.1 mi
1h 6m$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Towson to Howard Universitytaxi 44.1 mi
1h 6m$120–160Bus
- Take the bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Baltimore & Archbus CityLink RED
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0310D / ...
3h 16m$12–42
Towson to Howard University by tram, foot, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Towson to Howard University is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Towson to Howard University is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Towson to Howard University. However, there are services departing from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns and arriving at Florida Av NW+Georgia Av NW via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Towson to Howard University. However, there are services departing from Lutherville and arriving at U St, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform via Baltimore Penn Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Towson and Howard University is 54 miles. The road distance is 44.4 miles.
The best way to get from Towson to Howard University without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 52m and costs $8 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Towson to Howard University, including transfers.
Towson to Howard University bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns station.
Towson to Howard University train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Lutherville station.
Towson to Howard University bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Baltimore & Arch station.
What companies run services between Towson, MD, USA and Howard University, DC, USA?
You can take a bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Howard University via Baltimore & Arch, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and Florida Av NW+Georgia Av NW in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Tram from Lutherville to Mt. Royal / MICA
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wb to MARYLAND AVE & OLIVER ST sb
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
Bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Baltimore & Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–35
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5–35
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $120–160
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
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More Questions & Answers
Towson to Howard University train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Mt. Royal / MICA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Towson to Howard University is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Towson to Howard University.
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